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Douglas Custom Painting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Rhodhiss, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I HAVE A 174 YEAR OLD LOG HOUSE AND IT NEEDED A LOT OF RESTORATIVE WORK DONE ON WINDOWS, GLAZING, SHUTTERS . SOME ROTTEN SIDING AND CLEANED OUR DECKS UP. VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR WORK VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND WOULD HIRE AGAIN."
In the process
Clean deck ready to stain
Exterior painting siding and doors
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Rhodhiss, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Mr Howard and his crew went way beyond keeping me informed doing a great job in building my deck and a new roof on my entire home all new flooring LVP and new windows throughout my home . I will definitely hire Mr Howard and his crew again."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Electrical Project
Remodeling - General Project

+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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